dantheman Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Quite off topic but was snapping away at the local rally this morning and got this one which is interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Nice shot Dan... I used to make those Carbon fibre bumbers and induction kits.... I used to LOVE those pics as they ment loads of dosh was on its way soon after LOL SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 We did recover his bumper afterwards crazy jump, got a few nice shots, just going through them now.. love the old escorts sideways - a bit like my landings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinbg Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 The first driver is demonstrating a poor driving technique over the "yump", The second car in the air is showing a better driving technique by making the car fly flat. The technique is always shown to good effect on the 1000 lakes rally. It's similar to a skier "pre-jumping" a jump or terrain change. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Martin... To be fair mate, They are great pics, and Rally drivers are in with the fastest thinking of them all. To dis there driving I mean come on........ Royal Close protection drivers go on Rally courses! SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinbg Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I agree they are good, the majority I worked with are excellent. There is finesse in taking a yump fast which makes the difference between damaging the car and finishing high up the order. The problem with working so long in the industry (being chief designer on 3 rally cars alongside some Paris-Dakar work) is that the detail catches your eyes. It no longer becomes so entertaining when you automatically analyse the vehicles performance. I have also had the dubious pleasure of being taken round a gravel rally stage by our works driver in a works rally car. It was scary and noisy and bl**dy quick. Mind you the tyres were completely ragged after 5Km of stage. The pictures are fantastic. From Entry List 5 Martyn England Ian England Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9 RS 43 Daniel Siguroarson Izak Guojonsson Mitsubishi Evo 7 From Retirements 5 Martyn England/Ian England Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9 RS 6 Rolled SS5 43 Daniel Siguroarson/Izak Guojonsson Mitsubishi Evo 7 5 Retired - OTL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 Guys, this clip of Ari Vatanen doing Pikes Peak is a superb way to sit back and enjoy 5 mins of high octaine skill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinbg Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Now that's what I call a proper wing and splitter! Wouldn't want a brake failure there though. That would be severely detrimental to a long life! Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard1910 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 He'd make a great pizza delivery driver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 Went to the Tempest again yesterday - just as much air !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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